If you love wines and wineries and happen to be new to or just visiting Winston-Salem NC you should be happy to find out there are many great wineries located nearby. Actually, just to the west of the city is the wine region named the Yadkin valley. This region is the first nationally recognized wine region in North Carolina and you will find a cluster of about 40 different wineries within this small area of the state.

There are many great wineries in the Yadkin valley but I want to give you four more options for when you are in the Winston-Salem area. And this other option is just south of the city, about a 20 mile drive to the city of Lexington NC.

In Lexington you will find 4 great wineries in very close proximity to one another. These include: Childress, Weathervane, Native Vines and Junius Lindsay Vineyard. These are all very good wineries to visit and they are located so close to each other there's no reason you couldn't visit all of them in a single day or at least a couple.

If you can only visit one of these in Lexington NC which one should you visit?

The answer to this question would be dependent on what you're specifically looking for. What I will say is all four of these do have great wines. The biggest differences are found in their environments and the extra amenities each offers.

Childress Winery - This is a very upscale winery. It is a beautiful place with a Tuscany design but the most expensive one in the lot. Childless also serves as a great restaurant and is also a popular place for weddings.

Weathervane - Is a very traditional winery. The produce 14 very good wines and in my opinion has the best wines of the group. But this is only my opinion. The people are very friendly and laid back.

Native Vines - Is the first native american owned winery in the state of North Carolina. The owners are member of the Lumbee Tribe. This is a very unique place to visit for its unique cultural atmosphere. They have a very good sweet fruit wines and also traditional wines.

Junius Lindsay Vineyard - Located in a very beautiful Victorian-style building this is a boutique winery. The vineyard that surround this establishment are very beautiful also. A there's a really nice gift shop inside where you will find unique items and wine gifts.

If I only had time to visit one of these wineries in Lexington NC, I would probably choose to visit Weathervane. These are just suggestions, if you are really interested in Winston-Salem Wineries you should also look into the ones located in the Yadkin Valley but don't forget about the four located in Lexington NC just south of Winston-Salem